The Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly (WHA79) convened in Geneva from May 18-23, 2026, bringing together global health leaders under the theme “Reshaping global health: a shared responsibility.” Over six days, …
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Joint political declaration on the reform of the global health architecture
In a landmark move at the One Health Summit coinciding with World Health Day, governments, international organizations, and key stakeholders issued a joint declaration calling for urgent reforms in global …
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The Belém Health Action Plan for the Adaptation of the Health Sector to Climate Change
Overview During COP30, Brazil unveiled the Belém Health Action Plan, marking the first international climate adaptation framework dedicated specifically to the health sector. The plan provides a comprehensive set of …
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Resolutions and Decisions of the WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee
The Seventy-eighth session of the WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee concluded with Member States deliberating on and adopting resolutions and decisions addressing key public health challenges to accelerate health for …
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Global Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Report 2025
Overview The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new report, the Global Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Report 2025. Report reveals that one in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections causing common infections …
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Maldives becomes the first country to achieve ‘triple elimination’ of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B
In a landmark public health achievement, the World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B, while maintaining its earlier validation (in 2019) …
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Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 Country Profile: Nepal
Overview The latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 Country Profile for Nepal reveals both progress and persistent health challenges. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ischemic heart disease, and stroke …
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Nepal eliminates rubella
18 August 2025 The World Health Organization today announced Nepal has eliminated rubella as a public health problem, a remarkable achievement for a country making concerted efforts to protect its …
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Timor-Leste certified malaria-free by WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Timor-Leste as malaria-free, a remarkable achievement for a country that prioritized the disease and embarked on a concerted, nation-wide response shortly after gaining …
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What You Need to Know from the 78th World Health Assembly (#WHA78)
Overview The Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly (WHA78), the premier decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), concluded on 27 May 2025 in Geneva, marking a week of major public …
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